I did this too, the biggest advantage is that you can go back through two years of archives. Due to puter problems, I eventually went through and printed out all the ones that interest me. Have had issues with my download files disappearing when my hard drive went bad. I like this mag because they have quite a few for beginners. While I like to think myself an experienced quilter, I'm impatient and I want to get the current project done before I start another, so I want them to go quickly.

I am with you guys... use to love the magazine and now they just seem to be duplicating patterns with different fabric lines....

I'm doing the same

I agree I stopped all mine and now every other day I get some card or notice ......grrrrrrrr......

Yes I feel the same way Same ole same ole.

Exactly my thoughts

I use to subscribe to them all and now I only keep two now, Quiltmaker and McCalls. I have made alot of quilts from Quiltmaker.

I have my favorites and a few I won't renew.

I agree - I'm not renewing my subscriptions again. Seems like they isn't any thing different.

I've let all my subscriptions lapse also. I noticed after I got on this board that they really weren't offering much and I was absolutely sated here with all of the variety, advice and just plain all around good vibes.

More advertising than quilts or stories - letting all of mine lapse.

I've decided to just let my subscriptions lapse. Guess I am moody too! Have enuf on my to do list to keep me busy for a long time without more mags.

I have to agree as well. What annoys me most about the quilt magazines is that over here anyway they are putting the magazines in side clear sealed packs with two old issues and I like to have a flick through before I buy them as they are so pricey that I only buy them if there is anything that takes my fancy. (guess lots of others do as well which is why they are in sealed packs maybe) Used to love looking through the magazines and would generally6 find one or two which had something in that i liked but am now also finding that this is becoming harder as well with them all being much the same.
Maybe1day

Some of the marketing truly annoys me. I got a cd I didn't order with intricate instructions how to return it if I didn't want it. It went right into the circular file. I have been getting bills for it. Surely that is illegal?

They are expensive here, too. Most of the magazines are around the $15 mark, with some nearly $20 and I don't like the ones that are packaged in groups of three for $8 - $10. One can't see what is in the new one and one usually has a copy of the others. I am more inclined to do my own thing now.

I agree, I'm very disappointed with the "new Patterns" especially from F & P the quilts made up are in the most hideous colors and designs. HAve all the designers lost their creativity. I only buy a mag now if their is a pattern it one that I love and intend to make and can only buy through that mag. :cry:

I agree, of all the magazines out theire, the two from Australia are the ones I still find interesting.

A couple of you have mentioned Australian quilt magazines. Which ones are your favorite?

Ditto, all they are about anymore is the fabric lines. :(

I ordered McCall's Quilting for $14,. included postage. If the subscription is cheap enough, I'll order. I still like the feel of magazine in hand. Have to agree with everyone, it's seems like it's the same ole, same ole patterns with all of them.

yep I need to take a break from them too

I agree, most of the quilting mags are pretty much samo, samo. There might one good idea per magazine. Not worth the price for one idea. I let my subscriptions lapse too. Only magazines I realy enjoy now are Threads and Quilting Arts.

Yes, I know what you mean. I have been dropping all of my subscriptions when they come up for renewal. They are expensive, full of ads and very little that intetrests me any more. I decided it was best to look thru them at the store and buy only if I see something special to me.

I went out of town with my sisters for the weekend and picked up one to read while we were gone.
I sat with it yesterday for about 15 minutes and was finished---and bored---too many ads and not enough substance and definitely nothing new!

I'm with you.

Roxanne

Ya' know, when I begin thinking what's wrong with me; I shouldn't feel this way about something----I open a new topic on QB and find so many feel exactly the same way. It happened with the magazine topic and has with so many others. It's good to know I'm not alone.

I got bored quite a while ago so I don't order any anymore.

I agree, today I recieved a renewal bill for almost $50.00 for 1 magazine for 1 year. I just can't justify that expense right now. I read them and just pile them up and forget most of them. I am not renewing any, just using my computer and printer to get the ideas and patterns I really want.
Maybe they will get wise and do more on the internet.

I started taking Quilting Arts a few years ago and then Cloth, Paper, Scissors. These magazines really get my creative juices flowing. Now I think of quilting outside of quilts. I also try new techniques. The other quilt magazines have bored me but these magazines or a trip to the art museum or going to a meeting of the art guild really stimulate my creativity. You might try another form of art to see quilting in a new way.

I agree with you, it's same old same old. I just let three of my subscriptions lapse. I figure if I see something really interesting I'll just pick up that issue.

There is a lot available on line now and itis new all the time. There are several quilting blogs that I follow and there is so much more there that I find interesting. There are tutorials about almost anything you might want to know. I have noticed that sometimes the magazines tell you to look on line for more instructions. I let most my subscriptions expire and I only get BH&G Patchwork and Quilting and I am not sure I will continue to get it after this year.

You do not ever have to pay for or return anything that was sent to you unsolicited. You can even use it and not pay for it.

They are all just one big advertisement. And I agree that they are all the same stuff..not much excitement. I do love the European ones but at $14+ each...I'd rather buy fabric and use my own imagination.

I am with all of you. I am slowly letting them run out. I just got my McCalls today and enjoyed thumbing through it. I like one quilt and may make it. But really not worth the prices of the subscriptions any more. Especially with all the free things on here.

I'm also letting my subscriptions lapse. Once they are done I will look at the books at the store and if I like something I will buy it. This will save me money and the frustration of not enjoying the magazines anymore. There are so many quilts online and at the library so who needs magazines?

I have fallen in love with Quilter's Home MAgazine. It isn't your typcal quilting mag. Rather, it's more about quilty things in our lives. It's meant to be read. They do have 3 quilty items in there, but the patterns/templates are on the website, so they don't take up valuable printed pages.

At least one of the editors lurks here. That's how she found out about my inmate quilting program that is being featured in the current issue!

This issue of McCall's has a nifty item that I thought I'd make - a quilted shawl. It's about 72" x 22" with a pocket at each end. Thinking about having it to wear in church in the summer as it is so cold in there!

I stopped getting most magazines as they seem to do nothing more than promote fabric lines & let's face it, you usually need to blend a fabric line with other fabrics. There usually isn't enough contrast in value or pattern size variation. IMHO 8-)

I thought it was just me. You are so right. If I see one more "easy way to make half-square triangles" I'll scream.

Me too!

I think I am getting bored also. There are some magazines that are just showing the same old designs but showcasing a manufacturer's new lines. Wish there was a better way for us to see new lines in magazines without several pages taken up with a quilt I don't want to make. Guess I will go to their individual web sites now and then to see the fabrics. I will never get all the quilts designs done, fabric used and kits completed in my lifetime anyway. What do I need more stuff for??

I agree with you completely. Thankfully I do not have any subscriptions so I no longer purchase any magazines because I do not see anything that interest me.
Glenda in AL